Lavrov says peace talks with the US are 'moving in the right direction'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with CBS that negotiations with the US to end the war in Ukraine are "moving in the right direction."
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Ukraine working to sign minerals deal with US 'as fast as we can,' finance minister says
Ukraine's Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said that government officials are working "as fast as we can" to sign the so-called minerals deal with the US, but that some issues are still under discussion, as quoted by Reuters.
Ukraine fails to reach deal on GDP warrants restructuring
Ukraine's government said it has failed to reach an agreement with investors on the restructuring of $3.2 billion worth of debt linked to economic growth or so-called GDP warrants.
Poland's Orlen to deliver additional 100 million cubic meters of LNG to Naftogaz
Polish energy firm Orlen will supply an additional 100 million cubic meters (mcm) of liquified natural gas (LNG) to Ukraine's oil and gas company Naftogaz, according to a press release from Orlen.
EBRD approves €10 million in emergency liquidity financing for Lviv municipal utilities
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a senior loan of up to €10 million in emergency liquidity financing for Lviv's municipal utilities and operators in 2025-2026.
URN Daily: Zelensky says 'emotions run high.' Ukraine unveils Centralized Procurement Organization.
Today's Contents Just The Facts: * Zelensky says 'emotions have run high' in London peace talks * Trump says Zelensky's statements on Crimea harm peace talks with Russia * Shmyhal, Bessent meet in Washington, discuss US financial assistance for Ukraine in 2026 * Ukraine unveils Centralised Procurement Organisation
Zelensky says 'emotions have run high' in London peace talks
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that "emotions have run high" during the peace negotiations in London earlier the same day, noting that Ukraine will always act in line with its constitution.
Shmyhal, Bessent meet in Washington, discuss US financial assistance for Ukraine in 2026
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent in Washington on Wednesday to discuss economic cooperation between the two countries and financial assistance to Ukraine for 2026, Ukraine's government said.
Ukraine unveils Centralised Procurement Organisation to ensure transparency in reconstruction
Ukraine on Wednesday officially presented the Centralised Procurement Organisation (CPO) of the Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development, as it looks to ensure transparency in reconstruction efforts, the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development said.
Norway to provide additional NOK 2.4 billion for Ukraine's reconstruction via World Bank
Norway's government said on Wednesday it will make a new contribution of NOK 2.4 billion ($228 million) to the World Bank's Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Fund (URTF), to support Ukraine's reconstruction efforts.
Korea's Posco International plans to build $106 million RDF-fueled CHP plant in Odesa
South Korea's Posco International plans to build a $106 million combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Ukraine's port city of Odesa, which will run on refuse derived fuel (RDF), Ukraine's Ministry of Communities and Territories Development said on Wednesday.
Trump says Zelensky's statements on Crimea harm peace talks with Russia
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky over his statement that Ukraine would not recognize Russia's occupation of Crimea, saying that the comment is harmful to peace talks with Russia.
URN Daily: Putin offers to halt invasion at current front lines, sources say; Getin Holding gets nod to sell Idea Bank
Today's Contents Just The Facts: * Putin offers to halt invasion of Ukraine at current front lines, sources tell FT * Getin Holding gets nod from central bank to sell Idea Bank Ukraine * Ukraine begins talks with hedge fund-led group on GDP warrant restructuring, sources say * Ukraine's Naftogaz
Putin offers to halt invasion of Ukraine at current front lines, sources tell FT
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to halt the invasion of Ukraine along the current front lines as part of a potential peace deal with US President Donald Trump, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Ukraine's Naftogaz lost nearly 50% of winter gas output due to Russian attacks
The Ukrainian state oil and gas company Naftogaz Group said 34 sites of its unit Ukrgasvydobuvannya, the country's largest gas producer, were attacked by Russia in the 2024-2025 winter season, leading to a loss of almost 50% of its gas output.
Getin Holding gets nod from central bank to sell Idea Bank Ukraine
Polish financial holding company Getin Holding said on Tuesday it has received approval from the National Bank of Ukraine to indirectly sell Idea Bank Ukraine to local businessman Sergiy Tigipko, owner of TAS Group, one of the largest financial and industrial groups in the country.